Care Coordinator - Phoenix, AZ 85008; Families FIRST; DCS

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) plan with company match

Bilingual pay differential

PTO 3 weeks

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking a Families FIRST - Care Coordinator at the McDowell Rd Health Center in Phoenix, AZ. This full-time role supports families involved with the Department of Child Safety by coordinating services, records, and service plans with clinical teams and partners.

The position requires professionalism, compassion, organization, and the ability to work with DCS, Recovery Coaches, and community resources. Regular Monday–Friday hours and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Professional, friendly, self-starter, organized and compassionate.
• Ability to drive to multiple locations across assigned territory.
• Experience coordinating with DCS, clinical teams and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support families to achieve case plan goals within set timelines.
• Schedule monthly Service Plan reviews with the Service Team and update plans quarterly.
• Engage patients and families, provide resources for housing, utilities, clothing, food, etc.
• Document progress and ensure records meet professional and state requirements.
• Collaborate with DCS, recovery coaches and other agencies to streamline services.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Driving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

DCS record system

Job description

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Families FIRST - Care Coordinator in at our McDowell Rd Health Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than five decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.

The Families FIRST program at Terros Health assists families involved with the Department of Child Safety. Working as part of a team, the Care Coordinator will impact the lives of families trying to overcome the barrier of substance abuse to reach family reunification and self-sufficiency.

This individual will work closely with DCS, the clinical team and other providers to coordinate and help families be successful in their DCS case plans. Part of their responsibility is to provide monthly meetings to assure that goals are being set and achieved.

They will also empower families by providing resources and skills to show stability in their homes. The individual will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate.

Terros Health is hiring a Families FIRST - Care Coordinator at our McDowell Rd Heath Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Location: 4909 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Full-Time, Employed

Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Flexible Scheduling

Full Benefits, Including 401K, and Generous PTO/PST (4+ weeks/yr.)

Additional Language Differential Pay Available!

Under Terros Health’s policies and professional requirements, with oversight from clinical staff, the Families FIRST Care Coordinator works closely with DCS, collaborative partners and other community resources to engage patients and streamline services to remove barriers, alleviate substance use and improve the prospect of family reunification. This position reports to the Manager of Care Coordination

Essential Duties

• Upon assignment of a new patient, conducts activities as indicated on the “New Client Checklist,” as evidenced by documentation in the patient record.
• Completes a Short-Term Plan with assessed patients to ensure those needing AFF services have access to treatment within three (3) business days after completion of the assessment.
• Conducts a meeting or conference call with the Service Team (patient, family members, DCS worker, and other agencies providing services to the family) to discuss and finalize the Service Plan within 15 days of the comprehensive assessment.
• Schedules and conducts a monthly Service Plan review with the Service Team, to monitor progress, identify completed goals or significant changes, and updates the Service Plan quarterly for submission to the DCS Specialist.
• Participates at the Child & Family Team (CFT), Adult Recovery Team (ART), Team Decision Making (TDM) Meetings, Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment (SENSE) Meetings, and DCS/JOBS Case Plan Staffing’s.
• Uploads required documents into DCS’ designated record keeping system within prescribed scope of work timeframes.
• Monitors the random alcohol and drug testing plan for assigned patients, per the AFF Drug Testing Procedures. Coordinates with the DCS Specialist on missed tests, positive tests, and to communicate needed changes to the drug testing plan.
• Provides concrete supportive services based on the needs of the family in achieving sobriety, including, but not limited to car repair, housing assistance, utility assistance, clothing, food, phone, etc.
• In coordination with a Recovery Coach, confirms that outreach and re-engagement activities are conducted, as described in the AFF Program Manual, prior to closing a case.
• Completes required documentation in patient records that conforms to professional practice, state licensing regulations, and company procedures related to Progress Notes, with an expectation to meet Production Metrics.
• Ability to drive to various locations throughout assigned territory to visit and provide services to patients.

Benefits & Wellness

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
• Scholarships
• Clinical supervision
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more